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Been a while, hasn’t it? Food is still on my mind, but other pastimes have moved into the scene. Yoga happens at least three times a week at the House of Yoga. I’m hoping to become a certified yoga teacher soon.

When it’s not yoga, it’s painting. I come home from work every afternoon and run to the easel with the enthusiasm of a child. Even without formal painting instruction, it seems I have potential. My paintings have been well-received. A good friend will create a website where the paintings will be sold, a significant portion of the price of each painting going to one of four charities: The Cat Network, Unicef -Syrian Children, The South Florida Wildlife Center and the ASPCA. More to come on the painting endeavor. For now, have a taste of this lentil soup.

Bring the lentils, vegetable broth, and 4 cups water to a simmer in large pot. Skim away foam that rises to top. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add cilantro, curry powder, and cumin, and cook 20 minutes more, or until lentils are soft. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and stir in lemon juice.